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Environment, Family, Parks and Beaches, School holidays

7 Best Spots to Watch Seals in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs & Harbour

04/09/2025

Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs aren’t just famous for their golden beaches and sparkling ocean views – they’re also home to some of Australia’s most fascinating marine visitors: seals! These playful, whiskery creatures can sometimes be seen resting on the rocks or gliding through the waves, and spotting one is always a thrill for kids and adults alike. Better yet, seal-spotting makes for a fantastic school holiday activity – it’s free, outdoors, educational, and full of excitement for the whole family. Pack some snacks, grab the binoculars, and set off on your very own coastal adventure. Here are seven of the best…

by jay

Environment, Parks and Beaches

Sharing Our Coastline with Seals – How to Watch Them Safely

04/09/2025

One of the most magical things about living in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is the chance to share our stunning coastline with some incredible wildlife. From Bondi to Maroubra, if you’re lucky, you might just spot a seal sunbaking on the rocks or gliding gracefully through the waves. For kids (and grown-ups too!), it’s an unforgettable moment to see these playful marine mammals in their natural home. But while spotting a seal is exciting, it’s important to remember one key message: they are wild animals and we must give them space. By following the official approach distances, we can enjoy these…

by jay

School holidays, Theatre

PLAY SCHOOL LIVE CONCERT TOUR HEADS TO NSW THIS SEPTEMBER!

04/09/2025

Kids Promotions, in collaboration with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, is thrilled to announce that the much-loved Play School LIVE: Once Upon a Time tour will be bringing its magic to eight locations across New South Wales from September 26 to October 5, 2025. Tickets are on sale now via www.kidspromotions.com.au. Marking the final leg of the 2025 National Tour, these NSW shows are the last chance for families to experience the wonder of Play School LIVE this year. For over 16 years, Play School LIVE has captivated children by exploring the world through play, music, art, and imagination, and the…

by jay

Free, Kids

MEET EVIE! PEPPA PIG’S NEW BABY SISTER MAKES HER TV DEBUT ON ABC KIDS AND ABC IVIEW

04/09/2025

A transformative new era of PEPPA PIG begins with all-new episodes featuring fresh storytelling, modern touches and meaningful moments for today’s families Evie, Peppa Pig’s new baby sister, makes her highly anticipated television debut as brand-new season 11 episodes premiere on ABC Kids and ABC iview beginning 15th September 2025, weekdays at 7.55am. These episodes mark a strategic evolution for Hasbro’s globally beloved PEPPA PIG franchise, presenting a refreshed tone, more vibrant visual style and new character dynamics that reflect the lives of today’s preschoolers and their parents. For over 20 years, Peppa Pig has been the first best friend of…

by jay

Community, Events

Celebrate Father’s Day by Planting a Tree in Maroubra

03/09/2025

Looking for something truly special to do with Dad this Father’s Day? Forget the usual socks and ties—this year, celebrate with a gift that will grow for generations! Randwick City Council invites families to Plant with Us – Father’s Day Celebration, a hands-on community event where you and Dad can plant a native tree in his honour. Together, you’ll be helping to green our city, restore local habitats, and create a legacy that lasts a lifetime. What’s Happening on the Day: Plant a native tree in celebration of Father’s Day Take home a sustainably crafted certificate to commemorate the occasion…

by jay

Community, Parks and Beaches

Bronte Surf Life Saving Club – Australia’s Oldest Surf Club Gets a Major Upgrade

03/09/2025

Bronte Beach is about to get a brand-new jewel on its shoreline! Work has officially begun on the redevelopment of Bronte Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving club, established in 1903. The transformation promises not only a stunning new home for the club but also improved beach safety, better public facilities, and exciting new spaces for the community. This week, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh joined dignitaries and Bronte SLSC President Basil Scaffidi to turn the first sod, marking the start of construction. The old clubhouse, which has proudly served since the early 1970s, will soon make way…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

Waking Up Drenched? Here’s What To Know

03/09/2025

It’s a common experience for women in menopause: It’s the dead of night, and you find yourself abruptly awoken, drenched in sweat, with your sheets clinging uncomfortably to your skin. Night sweats can be disruptive and bewildering, leaving you tossing and turning, desperate for relief. With the right information and support, you can get the relief you need to sleep through the night. The Science Behind Night Sweats Night sweats are more than just a minor inconvenience disrupting your peaceful slumber. They are often indicative of an underlying issue that warrants attention. These episodes result from the body’s attempt to…

by jay

Events, School holidays

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

03/09/2025

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure 27 September – 12 October 2025 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – Pioneer Garden For the Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October. Along the way, Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom as they go on a magical quest to help Tinkerbell find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the…

by jay

Dental Health

How to Handle a Dental Emergency at the Playground or Beach

02/09/2025

Sun, slides, surf — and then a thud. It happens in a blink: a wobble on the monkey bars, a slip on wet timber, or a stray elbow during a beach game. Suddenly, there’s blood, tears, and a sharp cry of pain. In those moments, calm is everything. Rinse gently, press with gauze, and steady the nerves before deciding the next step. Sometimes the injury is just a split lip, but at other times the pain in the back of the mouth can be more than a scare. If pain lingers in the back of the mouth and the area…

by jay

Community, competitions, Inspiration

Local Student Oliver Simpkin Shines Again in Little Sydney Lives

02/09/2025

One of our very own Eastern Suburbs talents is making waves in the art world. Local student Oliver Simpkin has been named a finalist in the prestigious Little Sydney Lives 2025 photography competition — for the second time! Little Sydney Lives is part of the Sydney Life Photography Prize, showcasing Sydney’s youngest photographers aged 5 to 12 years. Each year, children from across the city are invited to submit photos that capture the world through their eyes. The results are always vibrant, creative, and full of fresh perspectives. Twice a finalist Oliver’s achievement is even more special because this marks the…

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Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

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Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

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Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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7 Best Spots to Watch Seals in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs & Harbour

Sharing Our Coastline with Seals – How to Watch Them Safely

PLAY SCHOOL LIVE CONCERT TOUR HEADS TO NSW THIS SEPTEMBER!

MEET EVIE! PEPPA PIG’S NEW BABY SISTER MAKES HER TV DEBUT ON ABC KIDS AND ABC IVIEW

Celebrate Father’s Day by Planting a Tree in Maroubra

Bronte Surf Life Saving Club – Australia’s Oldest Surf Club Gets a Major Upgrade

Waking Up Drenched? Here’s What To Know

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

How to Handle a Dental Emergency at the Playground or Beach

Local Student Oliver Simpkin Shines Again in Little Sydney Lives

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